NBPD Crime Report

New Bedford, MA – Patrol officers have taken a man into custody after finding him in possession of crack cocaine and a loaded handgun. During the early morning hours of September 29th, units were called to the “Last Round Bar & Grill” for a fight in progress. Upon arrival, it was learned that a male…

New Bedford, MA — Detectives have taken a man into custody for a recent shooting and seized a handgun in the process. Last week, on September 24th, a shooting incident occurred in the Blue Meadows Housing Development, during which two victims were struck by gunfire. As a result of the investigation that followed, an arrest…

New Bedford, MA – Detectives have seized drugs and firearms following a north-end drug raid. On Saturday, Sept. 28th, detectives concluded their investigation into a cocaine distribution service being operated out of 305 Earle Street with the execution of a search warrant. The target of the investigation was MATTHEW OBRIEN, 18. As a result of the…

Detectives have placed a juvenile male under arrest for possession of a firearm. On September 16th, at around 6 p.m., detectives were conducting surveillance around County Street and Austin Street. This neighborhood has been the scene of several shootings in the past few months. During this time, a young man who is known to the…

New Bedford, MA — New Bedford police, in collaboration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) have arrested a Fall River man with New Bedford ties after he was found selling illegal narcotics, firearms, and other contraband on a cloud-based app. The leading case agent was Det.…

New Bedford, MA – Detectives assigned to the Organized Crime Intelligence Bureau focused their efforts on the County St. bar district for two days in response to recent complaints, resulting in 15 arrests for various charges. On Wednesday, August 28th, detectives utilized surveillance strategies to monitor drug activity and search out wanted persons. At around…

New Bedford, MA — Detectives have seized a gun after observing a drug transaction on Tuesday night. On August 27th, detectives observed a narcotics transaction taking place between a man and a woman on Acushnet Avenue in the area of Deane Street.  As a result, JACOB MATTHEW-ALMEIDA, 26, of 104 Peckham Street Apt. #2 was…

New Bedford, MA – Narcotics detectives have arrested a local man on drug and firearm charges. On Friday, August 16th, Det. Matthew Couture concluded his investigation into a cocaine delivery service operating out of 118 Cove St., apartment #2, with the execution of a search warrant. The target of the investigation was KOLBY McCOY, 25.…

New Bedford, MA – Police have arrested a local man on firearm charges. On Tuesday, August 20th, officers were conducting an investigation that led them to 306 N. Front St., #3S. While there, they encountered ANDRES COSME-MATEO, 21. Based on the officers’ observations and information, ANDRES was found to be in possession of a 38-caliber…

New Bedford, MA – A biker has been critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on Rte. 18. On August 20th at about 9 p.m., officers responded to the area of Route 18 and Division Street for a report of a motorcyclist unresponsive following a motor vehicle crash.  Ofc. Manuel Sequeira performed CPR measures…